Blue hair is a fashion color that ranges from pastel and sky blue to electric blue, teal and deep navy. Here's what sets it apart, who it suits, what to ask your colorist for and how to keep it looking fresh.
Blue hair at a glance
- Type: Vivid
- Tone: Cool
- Lightening needed: Yes, to pale blonde for bright or pastel blue. Navy can go over a darker base.
- Maintenance: High
- Touch-ups: 4 to 6 weeks
What makes it different
Blue needs a clean, pale base: any yellow left in the hair mixes with it and turns it green.
Who it suits
Cool and neutral undertones. Navy and blue black are the most wearable.
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What to ask your colorist
- Say pastel, bright, teal or navy.
- Ask how the base will be toned so the blue stays true.
- Ask how it fades, and how to avoid green.
- Bring photos taken in daylight, and say what you don't want as well as what you do.
How to maintain it
Wash with cold water as rarely as possible, and use a blue color-depositing conditioner.
Shades and variations
- Navy blue: deep and subtle.
- Pastel blue: pale and soft.
- Teal: blue-green.
- Blue black: black with a blue sheen.
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FAQ
What is blue hair?
Blue hair is a fashion color that ranges from pastel and sky blue to electric blue, teal and deep navy.
Who suits blue hair?
Cool and neutral undertones. Navy and blue black are the most wearable.
Do you need bleach for blue hair?
Yes, to pale blonde for bright or pastel blue. Navy can go over a darker base.
How often does it need touching up?
About every 4 to 6 weeks.
